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Indiana sets the stage for clash with Obama administration over abortion

Indiana sets the stage for clash with Obama administration over abortion

By David G. Savage, Tribune Washington Bureau

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced last weekend that he will sign legislation requiring the funding cut off for Planned Parenthood.

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Insurance should pay for exercise programs to cut health costs, UF expert says

Insurance companies should pay for exercise programs, researcher says

Dr. Marco Pahor, director of the University of Florida Institute on Aging, says health insurers ought to pay for structured exercise classes...

FDA cracks down on sale of bogus STD cures

FDA cracks down on sale of bogus STD cures

Companies selling drugs that falsely claim to prevent, treat or protect against sexually transmitted diseases are the target of a government...

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CIRM: California stem cell funding institute may fund clinical trial

Painkiller ingredients confuse Americans, research suggests

High salt consumption not dangerous, new European study finds, but U.S. experts disagree

A drug used for maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder lacks evidence, scientists contend

Asthma rates increasing in U.S., despite less smoking and decreased air pollution [Updated]

What may be best for controlling diabetics' blood sugar? Sustained, structured exercise

Pre-deployment mental woes make combat stress more likely

Even a few extra pounds in midlife can increase the risk of dementia, study finds

For autistic children, brain size is bigger

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Medical marijuana's time has come -- Chicago Tribune editorial">Medical marijuana's time has come -- Chicago Tribune editorial

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The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis act is a reasonable, restrictive bill, and it should pass the Illinois House and Senate. Today's Consider This is a Chicago Tribune editorial.

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May: Midlife

Midlife, and What to Do About It

Perhaps our emphasis in midlife shouldn't be about "getting older" so much as "staying healthy." This special collection of articles offers some options.

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Infants getting herbal remedies, despite questions

Infants getting herbal remedies despite questions

Parents commonly give infants teas or herbal supplements said to soothe "fussiness," even though there's no good evidence that the...

At least 600,000 young adults join parents' health plans under new law

At least 600,000 young adults join parents' health plans under new law

Under the health law, health plans and employers must offer coverage to enrollees' adult children until age 26 even if the young adult no...

State Senate panel passes bill to ban people under 18 from using tanning beds

California Senate panel passes bill to ban people under 18 from using tanning beds

The bill's sponsor, state Sen. Ted Lieu, says too much exposure to ultraviolet rays, especially at a young age, can cause skin cancer. The...

Duerson's brain was damaged, study shows

Duerson's brain was damaged, study shows

Former Bears safety suffered from 'moderately advanced' case of CTE.

Soldiers with mental illness more often get PTSD

Soldiers with mental illness more often get PTSD

Preexisting mental health problems could be setting soldiers up for posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, when they return from the...

PSA tests and the risk of overdiagnosis

The risk of overdiagnosis with prostate cancer tests

Many people are diagnosed with a condition or even a cancer that won't affect them in any significant way. Medical experts call this...

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